Pomegranate Cooler

Fresca de Granada

This drink spotlights the glorious color of the jewel-like seeds of the pomegranate. When pomegranates are abundant in the fall, surprise your family and friends with this refreshing thirst-quencher.

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Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 servings

▢ 5 pomegranates
▢ ½ cup fresh orange juice
▢ 1 quart cold water
▢ 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar or to taste

Instructions

Cut open the pomegranates and break the fruit into sections.
In the sink, in a bowl of cold water, pick out the small red seeds.
Discard the thin white membrane between the sections.
Put the seeds in a blender or food processor.
Blend on low speed, or pulse to a coarse purée.
Pour through a fine strainer into a bowl to catch the juices.
Discard the seeds.
Add the orange juice and water.
Sweeten to taste with sugar.
Pour into a jar, cover and refrigerate until cold.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve over ice.

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Course; Cold Drinks / Fruit

Cuisine; Mexican